Heidi Pridemore - Fabric Jewelry Wrapped, Braided and Sewn

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Fabric Jewelry Wrapped, Braided and Sewn. Copyright 2009 by Heidi Pridemore and Nancy Zieman. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. The patterns and drawings in this book are for the personal use of the reader. By permission of the author and publisher, they may be either hand-traced or photocopied to make single copies, but under no circumstances may they be resold or republished. No other part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Pridemore, Heidi
Fabric jewelry wrapped, braided & sewn / Heidi Pridemore. -- 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-4402-0250-6 (alk. paper)
1. Jewelry making. 2. Textile crafts. I. Title.
TT212.P73 2009
739.27--dc22
2009033472

Editor: Jennifer Claydon

Designer: Julie Barnett

Production coordinators: Matt Wagner and Greg Nock

Photographers: Christine Polomsky, Ric Deliantoni and Al Parrish

Stylist: Lauren Emmerling

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heidi Pridemore received a bachelors degree in Industrial Design from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1995. After graduation she worked for several companies in the craft industry as a designer. In 1998 Heidi started her own design studio doing product development for a variety of companies. In 2000 her design studio started to work exclusively with fabric companies around the country, designing quilts and pattern sheets for trade shows and publications. In 2002 she created her own line of quilt patterns and in 2004 Heidi started designing fabric in her own bright and whimsical style. She currently designs fabric for Blank Quilting. Heidi is known for her whimsical, fun quilts which she often makes in dramatic, bright colors. She has designed many quilt patterns for a variety of quilting magazines such as Quiltmaker, McCalls QuickQuilts, The Quilter Magazine and Quilters World. In addition, Heidi is the author of four books: Quilted Whimsy (Leisure Arts), BoldBatik Quilts (Leisure Arts), Dazzling Designs (Leisure Arts) and Pop-Up Paper Structures (C&T Publishing). Heidi spends most of her time designing and traveling to trade shows, teaching workshops and giving lectures around the country. When not traveling she spends her time in Arizona with her husband, Matthew, and their dog, Cleo, a Great Pyrenees. Please visit Heidi at her Web site: www.TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com.

DEDICATION

I would like to dedicate thisbook to all the people who havesupported, inspired and encouragedme throughout my life andcareer. Each of you have taughtme, helped me to succeed andbelieved in my dreams. I am solucky to have each of you in mylife. To my familythe Sauers,the Lorishs and the Pridemores.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank the team at The Whimsical Workshop for all of their hard work and dedication. To my partners, Jerry and Doris Pridemore, without you, I would not be where I am today. Jerry, thank you for all you do to keep things running and for all the support and advice over the years. Doris, you make all our quilts shine with your amazing long-arm quilting and your continued support. I would like to thank Kathy Norton, who has taught me so much and been through so many adventures with me. To many more adventures to come. I would also like to thank Linda Valentino for always working so hard and for keeping us organized and staying cheerful through it all. I know this no small feat. And finally, to Gary Cantwell, our honorary marketing advisor and dear friend. Your encouragement and advice over the years have been priceless. Thanks to each of you for believing in me and working so hard to make The Whimsical Workshop succeed. A special thank you to Matthew, my best friend, soul mate and husband. Thank you for your support and hard work over the years to make my dreams become a reality.

Some other special people I need to mention are Lu Peters, Connie Akers, Mary Kortermeyer and Ann McLaughlin. These amazing women have taught me so much about life and art. Each of you has strongly influenced my work and me. I am so lucky to call you my friends.

To my parents, Douglas and Michael, for encouraging and supporting me through the years. Thank you for all your sacrifices, so I could follow my dreams. To my sisters, Stacey and Echelle, I am so lucky to have you!

Last, but not least, I would like to thank everyone at Krause who worked to make this book a reality. Especially Candy Wiza, Jennifer Claydon and Christine Polomsky for all your hard work. Thank you to Nancy Zieman and everyone at Nancy Zieman Productions for seeing the potential of this project and walking me through the DVD process.

contents

CHAPTER ONE
Tools and Materials

CHAPTER TWO
Basic Techniques

CHAPTER THREE
Rocking and Rolling

CHAPTER FOUR
Its a Wrap

CHAPTER FIVE
In Stitches

CHAPTER SIX
Roving Around

CHAPTER SEVEN
Braided and Knotted

CHAPTER EIGHT
Gallery